2011 James Beard award-winning Chef Tyson Cole brings his signature style to the Houston location of his restaurant Uchi. Cole combines unexpected textures and flavors and pushes the boundaries of Japanese cuisine, drawing flavor inspiration from numerous points around the globe and mixing traditional master knife work with cutting-edge techniques. Residing in the iconic former Felix space on Westheimer near the corner of Montrose, Uchi brings its hallmark level of quality and service to an urban location, successfully melding culinary innovation with an approachable vibe

Omakase

Dessert

$9.00

Lime Cream

wild rice, fennel seed

$9.00

Fried Milk

toasted meringue, chocolate

$9.00

Brown Butter Financier

peach, almond, black tea

$9.00

Toasted Miso Panna Cotta

coconut, blackberry, barley

*Items are served raw or undercooked or may contain raw or undercooked ingredients. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness. Please inform us of any allergies or dietary restrictions

daily, 5-6:30pm

Makimono

$6.00

Avo Maki

avocado, fried shallot, yuzu kosho

+$3.00

Add wagyu

$6.00

Spicy Crunchy Tuna

bigeye, avocado, jalapeño, cucumber

$6.00

Zero Sen

yellowtail, avocado, shallot, cilantro

Tastings

$6.00

Uchiviche*

salmon, tomato, leche de tigre

$6.00

Machi Cure*

smoked yellowtail, yucca crisp, marcona almond

$6.00

Bacon Otoshi

pork belly, kimchi, onion, jalapeño

$8.00

Walu Walu

oak-grilled escolar, candied citrus, yuzupon, myoga

$3.00

Nasu Nigiri (2 Pc)

grilled japanese eggplant, lemon miso, goma shio

$7.00

Gyutan (2 Pc)

wagyu beef tongue, tamari, yuzu kosho

$14.00

Buta Pea

berkshire pork ribs, peanuts, thai herbs

Dessert

$6.00

Okashi

beer brioche, blue cheese, dates

Drinks

$6.00

Kara Kyuri

sake, cucumber, thai chili

$3.00

Cold Sake: Takara Nigori

unfiltered sake

$3.00

Hot Sake: Gekkeikan

$3.00

Sapporo (12oz)

$7.00

White Wine: M.A.N. Family Wines

Chenin Blanc 2016 Paarl, South Africa

$7.00

Red Wine: Bodegas Ateca

"Honoro Vera" Garnacha 2015 Calatayud, Spain

*Please inform us of any allergies or dietary restrictions. Items are served raw or under cooked or may contain raw or undercooked ingredients. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness

Uchi surpassed the hype and expectations. The selection of all of the various sushi was amazing. But, what really made the meal was our incredible waiter Anthony. His depth of knowledge and spot-on recommendations truly made this an unforgettable meal.

Amazing tasting! Consistent but still innovative. They made us feel special because we were celebrating a birthday, but it was tasteful and understated. It only makes me want to celebrate more special occasions here!

It is always a fabulous experience! Our waiter was amazing and he even remembered we were celebrating my birthday!

I do think however there should be a better way of stating that you need to leave the table by a certain time it’s a very gruff way of stating what is needed by the hostesses.

I surely understand that nobody wants people sitting around and taking up space if they’re passed their time limit but this is just kind of an unusual way of doing business in my opinion.

I eat out 4 to 5 times a week at many high-end restaurants around the world and I just find that this is just a very unusual practice to tell somebody that they need to leave a table at a certain time and more importantly the way that it’s said..

The food is always amazing and the waitstaff and bartenders are incredible.

Sea bream, sea bream, sea bream! Have I mentioned the sea bream? It is exquisite and a must try, even for those less adventurous friends who say they don't like "raw fish." If any piece will change their minds, this has proven to be it.

This is by far the best sushi in the area, and has to be a top 10 in the country! The creations are absolutely amazing, as everything truly just melts in your mouth! I would eat at Uchi for every single meal of the day if I could!

Uchi is incredible! The food is incredible! The service was on point! Everything about the meal was great. This is the second Uchi I have been to and it has been a tremendous dinning experience. I can't wait to visit another Uchi again!

Had the tasting menu. Terrific and unique tastes. One of the best experiences we have ever had. Uchi is unique among all the restaurants where we have eaten. The food is so unusual that I do not believe it could be duplicated by another restaurant. It was a little noisy, but we could talk over the noise. It is a tad expensive, but that is OK for such a special meal. I like the fact the we could get reservations because in previous times, we had to wait or just see the line and leave. We will be back.

It’s was a good place to try out as we just moved to Houston. We had our reservation early in the evening and it turned out to be in our favour as we could savour with a better value (happy hour specials 5-6:30pm). Good sharing plates. Japanese tapas!

The food was outstanding, as always. Our server Jay was exceptionally knowledgeable, was super patient with all of our questions, and his descriptions and recommendations were spot-on from the wine to the flavor profile of each and every fish. This place is the best.

I love love love Uchi! The whole experience was astounding! Wry impressed with the presentation of the rolls, as well as the the refresher drinks given in the beginning to clear your pallets to explore every taste they’ve combined. It’s truly wonderful and worth the wait! Please try the duck liver, hot rock, & Biendo. :)

As usual....Uchi is always spot on with the freshest ingredients, bold flavors and beautifully presented dishes. I used to go and order the same things time after time...now I just open the menu a choose anything. Or I ask the waiter their favorite choices and say, bring it!! I have not had a bad dish here. This is the only place in Houston where I go for Sushi / Shashimi. I know there are other places but why go when you have found the best. They have a great Social Hour, as well. The vibe is always fun. If you want a Japanese experience in the states...this is the place to go!